The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (15 - 16)

€ 23,900
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 27,400
 Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (15 - 16) Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI is 6.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 6.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D2.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
69.3 in
Width
70.2 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
63.8 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (15 - 16)
104.2
172
165.5 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
3122 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
351 lb
10.11 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2

▶ REPLAY
26.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.42 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.02 lb/hp
29.42 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
64 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
28 mpg
city
56 mpg
44 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
1041 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
1041 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Environmental Impact
123.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
76.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
76.1 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1221 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft